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Q:
When do we have to pull a permit?
A:
Any time you propose to work in the
County
Right-of-way, easements
or other County owned property a permit is required.
Section 8.2.13.a of the Marion County Land Development Code provides
that a permit shall be obtained for installation, inspection or repair of
utilities within the
County
Right-of-way
before construction begins. A similar requirement is contain in
Section B.2.4 Appendix B of the Code
Q:
How can I find out if a road is County
Right-of-Way?
A:
You may call the Marion County Property Management Department (438-2600)
to check the records to see if the Right-of-way is deeded or dedicated to the
County. You will also need to check with the County Road Division to see if it
maintained. If either applies, you must pull a permit before working in the
Right-of-way.
Q:
Is an application required?
How about plans?
A:
Yes on both counts. Applications may be obtained from the Marion County
Office of the County Engineer,
412 SE 25th Avenue,
Ocala, Fl 34471. Phone: (352)
671-8686. There is also a PDF format downloadable copy on our web site.
Right-Of-Way
Permitting Forms Two sets of
plans are required to be submitted with the permit application.
Q:
What size should plans be and what information should appear?
A:
Most plans can be prepared to show the required information on
8-1/2 x 11 or 11 x 17 sheets. We discourage larger sheets due to file storage
problems. The plan must show a location map with north arrow and distances from
the nearest intersecting road to the proposed project. A plan view showing
distances of the proposed construction from centerline of the right-of-way,
width of the right-of-way and length of the project. A typical cross section
will show burial depth or overhead clearance and bore and jack or directional
bore details if applicable. Details of pedestals etc. are required and any other
information that will assist us to evaluate the application is helpful. If
standard locations cannot be complied with, an explanation shall appear on the
plan to justify the alternate location. Be sure you are not proposing an
alternate location that is in one of the other utility corridors. Note: Simply
because it will cost more to comply, is not a valid justification for variance
from standard locations.
Q:
Are there any fees for processing utility permits?
A:
Yes. Currently there is an application fee ($30.00) plus a charge for
each foot of construction ($0.05 per foot underground and $0.01 per foot for
overhead facilities). Please note that the per foot
fees are charged only for the footage constructed within the
County
Right-of-way. There is
also an additional fee charged if a pavement cut is involved ($ 125.00 per cut).
Please note that all fees are Doubled if work is
begun without first obtaining the required permit. Note that Telecommunications
are not subject to permit fees as of October 2001, but now pay special fees
through the State. However, they are still required to pull permits.
Q:
How long does it take to process an application and receive a permit?
A:
If your application is found to be complete and plans found to be in
compliance, permits are usually issued within three working days following
receipt of the application. Delays will be experienced if your application
and/or plans are incomplete.
Q:
Is there a standard location that is required for various utilities to
occupy in the right-of-way?
A:
Yes. These standard locations are shown on
Detail 9 in Appendix B of the Marion County Land Development
Code . Minimum burial depths for underground
installations and minimum heights over roadways for aerial facilities are also
shown on this detail.
Section B.2.6 , Appendix B of the Marion County Land Development Code
requires compliance with these standard locations unless it can be shown that
extenuating circumstances make it impossible or impractical to conform. You will
need to explain and justify any such extenuating circumstances on the plans
accompanying your application.
Q:
Are sleeves required?
A:
Yes, please see
Section B.2.6.a, and
Detail 32, in Appendix B of the Marion County Land Development Code for
detailed information on this subject.
Q:
How do we
cross under existing pavement with our utility installation?
A:
Boring and Jacking iron pipe is the recommended method. See
Section B.2.6.a,
and
Detail 32, in Appendix B of the Marion County Land
Development Code for detailed information on this
subject. The missile method is not recommended but if used must
be operated according to the manufacturers written operating procedures. A copy
of such procedures for the particular brand and model machine to be used must be
on file with the Marion County Office of the County Engineer or filed with the
permit application. Under no circumstances shall the missile be run under a
county road by it self without pipe attached to it. PVC pipe may not be pushed
under paved roads but may be pulled with the "Elephant rod" machine or by
directional bore machine methods.
Q:
May we cut the pavement?
A:
Not unless there is an overwhelming reason to do so. However,
if there is no other alternative, certain requirements may be found in
Section B.2.9.c.2 and 3 of the Marion County Land Development Code. This
issue is also addressed in
Section 8.2.13 of the code.
Q:
May I FAX my application and plans to the Office of the
County Engineer?
A:
Yes. However, in order for us to process a permit we must have the fees.
If you have an escrow account set up with us you may process permits via fax.
Our Fax Number is (352) 671-8687.
Q:
May I submit my application on via the internet?
A:
Yes. However, in order for us to process a permit we must have the fees.
If you have an escrow account set up with us you may process permits via the
Internet.
Q:
What about an emergency, such as a broken water line repair?
A:
Obviously, work needs to commence immediately when emergency
situations arise. Call the Office of the County Engineer to advise that you will
undertake the emergency repairs. Then follow thru with a permit application
within 24 hours following the discovery of the emergency situation. If it occurs
after
5:00 P.M.
or on a weekend, call and leave a message on our answering machine, then you
should proceed with emergency repairs and apply for an after-the-fact permit the
next business day. Please see
Section B.2.9.c.2, Marion County Land Development Code for backfill
requirements as well as
Section B.2.19, for quality control requirements. Please
note that should you fail to obtain a permit within 24 hours, you will be
subject to a double permit fee penalty.
Q:
Is a final inspection required?
A:
Yes. Please call the Automated Inspection Request System
(AIRS) at 369-2180 to request the final inspection # 331 for underground final
inspection or # 327 for overhead final inspection. Please have your permit
number when you call for final inspection. Please do not call for the final
until all work, right-of-way restoration and cleanup is completed.
Re-inspection fees are charged if the job is not ready.
Q:
Who do I call if I have additional questions?
A:
Please call us at the Right-of-way Permitting Division Office, (352)
671-8686, Monday thru Friday,
8:00am to 5:00pm.
or contact us by
email
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